# Culturalized Cartoons Helena Garcia Creates Japanese-Inspired Cartoons By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-inspired-cartoons References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?individual_id=164252&set_id=101677) & [helenagarcia](http://www.helenagarcia.com/) Creative designer Helena Garcia is behind the faces of these Japanese-inspired cartoons including Gameboy Girl, Pandette and the Hoody Bandit as she has named them. Garcia is a graduate of the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida and credits her inspiration to [Japanese aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animeinspired-glasses), cartoons from the 60s and [vintage design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles). Some of Garcia’s clients include The Girl Scouts of USA, Bust Magazine and Emusica Records. Check out Helena’s Japanese-inspired cartoons above and keep clicking for more artwork from Trend Hunters archives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Japanese-inspired Cartoons:** Opportunity for creating new animated content with a Japanese aesthetic. - **Vintage Design:** Opportunity to incorporate retro design elements into contemporary artwork and products. - **Culturalized Art:** Opportunity to explore and blend different cultural influences in artistic creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Animation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to introduce fresh and unique Japanese-inspired cartoon content to the animation industry. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate vintage design elements into modern graphic designs, appealing to nostalgic customers. - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create culturalized art that resonates with diverse audiences, bridging gaps between different cultural influences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Transformed Algae Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-and-algae.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-bakery.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoshinoya-at-home-campaign.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Cartoon-Branded Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-house-ghsmwl-x-sanrio.md)